Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment in Colorado

Most addictive medications are available at your local drugstore without a prescription. This can lead to endlessly supplying your addiction without having any barriers or restraints. In turn, addiction without restrictions is a lethal combination and a ticking time bomb for anybody with a prescription dependency.

Unrestricted access to prescription drugs means deepening dependency problems and a greater risk of overdose. Those who suffer from long-term addiction may be less open to receiving treatment.

Many people take a glance at a prescription medication bottle without a second thought and that’s part of the problem. Since over-the-counter drugs are easily accessible, obtaining them legally can keep people’s addiction a secret from friends and family.

That is until it’s too late. If you suspect a loved one may be abusing prescription medication, don’t ignore your suspicion. Seek a physician to see how you can get help for anybody who may be concealing their addiction to prescription medications.

Prescription drugs always come with a recommended dosage. Feeling the recreational effects desired by the user requires higher doses than the bottle’s recommended intake. This trickle-down of unhealthy overuse ultimately leads to a higher likelihood of overdose and death.

It’s this level of accessibility that is the root cause of the nearly 17,000 cases of prescription opioid overdoses that were reported in 2021 alone.

Individuals who struggle with substance addiction often seclude themselves from the general public, including friends and family. Considering how discreet medication dependency can be, prescription drug addiction can magnify reclusiveness.

If you notice loved ones exhibiting traits of avoiding friendly or family interaction, talk to them and make sure they are okay. Your actions at the moment may be a matter of life and death.

Substance use struggles are often identifiable by common side effects of drug use. One of those side effects is easy irritability. This anger can manifest itself while under the influence or while experiencing substance use withdrawals. The underlying cause and anger severity varies by case and individual.

Substance dependency is very taxing on your body, thus requiring an extended recovery time. Your body utilizes additional “Z’s” in an attempt to help your body recover from the bodily strains of drug use. Therefore, if you or someone you love appears to sleep longer than normal for no apparent cause, drugs could be the culprit.

Yes, the same drugs that cause one to sleep too much, can also have the opposite effect on others. That’s why substance abuse symptoms are very subjective and vary per individual. Substance dependency-induced insomnia can occur when your body craves the drug so much that it requires more use for your body to “relax”. Or the effects of prescription drugs can feed your euphoria to the point of keeping you awake.

Depending on the prescription, an individual under the influence of medication will have either abnormal levels of energy or be excessively tired and lethargic. It’s rarely in between and depends both on the individual’s bodily response and the drug classification. For example, stimulants will produce an energetic bodily response while depressants will have a sedative effect on the user.

Marijuana is the most overlooked and abused prescription medication in states where it is not yet legalized for recreational use. Marijuana addiction is a serious problem that many pass off as not a big deal. Yet, it is no less taxing on your health, relationships, and work performance than any other addiction.

You can still face similar withdrawals, cravings, and other life detriments similar to harder drugs. It also commonly leads to indulging in harder drugs, thus being fittingly named “the gateway drug.”

Prescription pain relievers are perhaps the most commonly abused drug in the market for several reasons. First off, many pain relievers do not require a doctor’s prescription, making it a prime target for drug users.

Secondly, the main chemical compound in most pain relievers is opium. Opium is a depressant that has a sedative effect in larger doses. Its suppressive effects on the central nervous system are why doctors utilize it as an anesthetic.

Depression, anxiety, and attention deficit disorders are all stimulants that are intended to treat these issues. Unfortunately, these same stimulants are some of the most commonly misused and abused over-the-counter drugs in the world.

These prescriptions include well-known brands such as Adderall, hydroxyzine, and benzodiazepine. The latter of which is arguably the most addictive and most difficult to recover from.

Many people who attempt recovery passionately do too much too fast, leading to eventual burnout and relapse. The twelve-step system adopts a baby-step approach that helps you focus on small achievable short-term goals that help you tackle the bigger picture. Tackling the whole puzzle at once is an impossible task. Thankfully, the 12-step program at Spero Recovery Center helps you piece that puzzle together piece by piece with the help of our dedicated team.

The 12-step process requires external support to help you reach your ultimate goal of sobriety. 12-step programs enable this opportunity by exposing you to other like-minded individuals who share a common sobriety goal. The people you will meet throughout our treatment programs can help you understand you are truly not alone in your struggle.

The first and most important step of recovery and the 12-step process is acknowledging the state of your addiction. This is also the most difficult thing to come to terms with since it requires you to face the issue at hand. Acknowledging the problem helps you be honest with your doctors who can then chart the most effective individualized recovery path. This first vital step is the foundation for achieving and sustaining long-term sobriety.

At Spero Recovery Center, you’ll never be pushed to go to the next step of treatment against your terms. Our team of treatment specialists ensures, that you are always ready and prepared for each stage of recovery. You’ll have the comfort and peace of mind knowing your progress of prescription drug addiction treatment is on your terms.